Restaurants
Happily, nearly every Portland-area restaurant offers at least some animal-free options. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian demand. If you're looking for a listing of all-vegetarian restaurants or establishments that serve mock meats or vegan cheese pizza, click on one of the links below.
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V = vegetarian eateries
| Milwaukie |
Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Store & Visitors Center
5000 SE International Way
Milwaukie, Ore.
503-607-6455
bobsredmill.com |
Vegetarian menu with items like the tofu scrambler and vegan French toast. |
| Portland |
Bete-Lukas Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th Ave.
Suite D
Portland, Ore.
503-477-8778
bete-lukas.com |
Many vegan and vegetarian options at this Ethiopian restaurant.
Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner only. |
Black Sheep Bakery - The Mothership
523 NE 19th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-517-5762
blacksheepbakery.com |
The Mothership cafe is located right next to the production facility of the Black Sheep Bakery, offering vegan baked goods (cakes, pies, muffins) and full espresso, breakfast and lunch menus. |
Cactus Jack’s
4342 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Portland, Ore.
503-977-2161 |
Tex-Mex cuisine with a vegan menu available upon request. |
Chatpata Chaat Cafe & India Direct Grocery V
16205 NW Bethany Ct.
Portland, Ore.
503-690-0499 |
Vegetarian snack bar that is connected to an Indian grocery store. |
Clearing Cafe
2772 NW Thurman St.
Portland, Ore.
503-841-6240
theclearingcafe.com |
Many veg options like bean & rice bowls with vegan sauces, pastries, juices and smoothies. |
Curry Leaf
15325 NW Central Dr.
Portland, Ore.
503-645-6113
curryleafpdx.com |
Veg-friendly Indian restaurant, with 100% vegetarian buffet lunches every Sunday. |
Curry Leaf
14845 SW Murrary Scholls Dr.
#102
Portland, Ore.
503-590-4442
curryleafpdx.com |
Veg-friendly Indian restaurant, with 100% vegetarian buffet lunches every Sunday. |
El Nutri Taco
8438 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-788-3492
elnutritaco.net |
Veg-friendly hole-in-the-wall Mexican taco stand offering a wide variety of vegetarian & vegan choices, with seperate vegan menu. Offers mock meats and vegan cheese. Closed Sundays. |
Flavour Spot
Corner of N Mississippi Ave. and N Fremont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-282-YUMM
flavourspot.com |
Food cart with vegan waffles and espresso available. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to dark, and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Flavour Spot
N. Lombard St.
Between N Greeley Ave. and N Denver Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-289-YUMM |
Food cart with vegan waffles and espresso available. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-HOPS
hopworksbeer.com |
Hopworks Urban Brewery boasts a wide selection of homemade beers, sustainable and organic food, and a number of vegan options, including veggie sandwiches and vegan cheese pizza! |
Jazzkat’s Coffee Bar
1925 NE 42nd Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-249-0686
jazzkatscoffee.com |
Cafe with creative signature drinks, a gourmet menu filled with vegan and vegetarian options (including locally-made Heidi Ho vegan cheese), and a constant array of local artwork and live shows. Any item can be made 100% vegan upon request. |
Old Wives’ Tales
1300 E Burnside St.
Portland, Ore.
503-238-0470
oldwivestalesrestaurant.com |
Mostly vegetarian with great vegan options and a play area for the kids. Vegan Italian and Cheddar cheeses available. |
| Vancouver |
Bamboo Hut
800 NE Tenney Rd.
Suite 104
Vancouver, Wash.
360-574-1351
bamboohutrestaurant.com |
Vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu like lemongrass soy chicken. |
Red Robin
8311 NE Vancouver Mall Rd.
Vancouver, Wash.
360-892-1121
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Red Robin
801 SE 160th Ave.
Vancouver, Wash.
360-823-1500
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Saigon Restaurant
3021 NE 72nd Dr.
Vancouver, Wash.
360-944-8338 |
Thai cuisine with generous portions and reasonable priced options. Faux meat is available. |
| Downtown |
Asaase Ital Palace V
1600 SW 5th and College Sts.
Portland, Ore.
503-851-2511 |
Located downtown near Portland State University, this all-veg food cart serves authentic and flavorful Ital food. Choose from various combinations of rice, beans, greens, and fried plantains. Prices are $6 for a small and $9 for a large. We recommend adding the Jerk Veggie Chick-un ($4.50 and specify no honey) or an Ital Sambusa ($2) to your meal. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Call to confirm hours. |
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-248-2900
www.backspace.bz |
The entertainment mecca of Portland, Backspace is a modern arcade for the modern gamer, featuring top-of-the-line networked systems, free email accounts, and free wireless internet. Old-school 25¢ arcades and pool tables available too.
And what would the modern gamer eat but modern food? Backspace’s kitchen is all-vegetarian, with vegan versions of all in-house dishes available. (A few dishes brought in from other kitchens can’t be made vegan.) Plenty of salads and sandwiches to choose from with a new soup every day! |
Bombay Chaat House V
804 SW 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-380-3087
bombaychaathouse.org |
All-vegetarian food cart serving Indian fare. Most dishes can be made vegan. |
The Divine Café
SW Alder St. & SW 9th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-314-9606 |
Vegetarian-friendly food cart in downtown, which satisfies the hungry lunch crowd with BBQ tofu or smoked tofu sandwiches and tempeh reubens, available with soy cheese. |
Food for Thought V
1825 SW Broadway
Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union
Portland, Ore.
503-725-9747 |
PSU students and those in the know fill up on $4 entrees like vegan lasagna, black bean tamales and tofu salad sandwiches at this student-run cafeteria, open 5 days a week whenever school’s in session. |
Half and Half
923 SW Oak St.
Portland, Ore.
503-222-4495 |
This retro 50s diner offers a rotating selection of specialty sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Great vegan choices include the TLT sandwich, made with avocado and smokey tempeh, and an assortment of vegan cookies are available for dessert. |
Higgins Restaurant & Bar
1239 SW Broadway
Portland, Ore.
503-222-9070
higgins.ypguides.net |
This upscale Portland institution is great for special occasions. The menu is focused on local, seasonal foods and changes regularly, but always includes vegan and vegetarian options. |
Honkin’ Huge Burritos
Pioneer Square
SW Broadway & Yamhill St.
Portland, Ore.
honkinhuge.com |
The burritos are available in a variety of sizes, but even the smallest is indeed honkin’ huge! All vegetarian burritos are available vegan— and at a discounted price! |
Karam Lebanese Cuisine
316 SW Stark St.
Portland, Ore.
503-223-0830
karamrestaurant.com |
Vegan options abound at this Middle Eastern spot, ranging from standard favorites to more unusual offerings like vegan makale, a grilled eggplant appetizer, and kibbee made with layered pumpkin and bulgur and stuffed with onions and walnuts. |
P.F. Chang’s
1139 NW Couch St.
Portland, Ore.
pfchangs.com |
Twelve Chinese vegetarian items are clearly marked on the menu, and your server will happily customize any dish for vegetarians and vegans. |
Persian House Restaurant
1026 SW Morrison St.
Portland, Ore.
503-243-1430
persianhousepdx.com |
Persian House offers a separate vegetarian menu with lots of vegan options. Their large lunch buffet is not exclusively vegetarian, but offers several options for a hearty, inexpensive meal. |
PGE Park
1844 SW Morrison St.
Portland, Ore.
503-553-5438
pgepark.com |
Do you enjoy watching Beavers baseball and eating good vegan food? Now you can do both at PGE Park, with its veggie dogs, Gardenburgers, and other specialties, such as peanut-tofu skewers with pineapple. Go Beavers! |
Plainfields Restaurant
852 SW 21st Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-223-2995
plainfields.com |
Indian fine dining in a beautifully restored Victorian home. The elaborate dining room, formal service, and broad selection of vegetarian and vegan entrees make Plainfields a great choice for a special night out. |
Someday Lounge V
125 NW 5th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-248-1030
somedaylounge.com |
Popular bar and music venue with an all-vegetarian menu (many options are vegan) including a spicy creole salad and "steak" sandwich. Also serves soy ice cream. All food items (except for soup) are $2 off during happy hour. |
The Tube Bar
18 NW 3rd Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-241-8823 |
A young, hip crowd gathers at The Tube Bar for loud music and people watching over their mock ham & "cheese" sandwiches and vegan white russians — or vegan milkshakes for those who aren’t imbibing. Tube recently added brunch items, including vegan chocolate beer pancakes, vegan breakfast burrito, vegan "egg and cheese" sandwich, and more! |
Vegetarian House V
22 NW 4th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-274-0160
vegetarianhouse.com |
All-vegan Chinese food, featuring a variety of mock meats and an inexpenisve lunch buffet during the week. The vegetarian chicken occasionally contains whey, but the helpful staff will happily direct you to vegan options. |
The Whole Bowl V
SW Alder St. & SW 9th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! |
| North |
Albina Green
5128 N Albina Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-546-3183 |
Next door to Big City Produce, Albina Green offers an eclectic assortment of Italian and Asian-inspired cuisine in a wine bar atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan entrees, which range from $7 - 10, include Thai Yellow Curry, Stuffed Poblano Pepper, and Shitake Risotto — or enjoy a vegan caeser salad on the small patio. |
Bella Faccia
2934 NE Alberta St.
Portland, Ore.
503-282-0600
bellafacciapizzeria.com |
This neighbohood pizza joint serves gourmet pies in a casual atmosphere. The Vegan pizza features cashew & red pepper spread, tempeh, and veggies of your choice — or build your own pizza or calzone from an extensive list of vegetable toppings. The condiment bar includes shakers of nutritional yeast, and an assortment of vegan cookies, brownies, and other treats are available. |
The Bye and Bye V
1011 NE Alberta St.
Portland, Ore.
thebyeandbye.com |
The Bye and Bye is the newest addition to Portland’s ever-growing vegan scene. It is an all-vegan bar where you will find faux meat ball sandwiches, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and you won’t come home smelling like an ashtray. (It’s non-smoking—hurray!) The bar features a great jukebox and ample bike parking. While the bar is open until 2 am, food is only served until 9, so round up your friends, hop on your bikes and get there early. |
Dalo’s Kitchen
4134 N Vancouver Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-808-9604
daloskitchen.com |
Don’t let the sparse decor dissuade you from visiting Dalo’s—the emphasis here is on the food, and loyal fans swear by their authentic, affordable Ethiopian favorites, like the small vegetarian combo platter, all-vegan and a steal at $4.99. Not up for going out? Dalo’s delivers within a 3-mile radius. |
Horn of Africa
5237 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-331-9844
hornofafrica.net |
The food at this African restaurant is slightly less spicy than strictly Ethiopian fare and has some Middle Eastern influences, making for a unique dining experience. Try the Hoe-Dra plate, a vegan feast big enough for two, which consists of fresh collard greens, spiced mixed vegetables, creamy navy beans, organic red lentils, and a tomato salad. |
Laughing Planet Cafe
3765 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-467-4146
laughingplanetcafe.com |
Lots of vegan-friendly options, including an extensive selection of creative burritos and wraps, vegan soups and an assortment of baked goods. The Mississippi location has a large outdoor patio, too — order a smoothie from the juice bar and enjoy the sun. |
Magic Beans
N Missisippi Ave. at N Skidmore St.
Mississippi Marketplace
Portland, Ore. |
Food cart in the Mississippi Marketplace that specializes in falafel sandwiches or ghanoush, you can customize your sandwich with a variety of different flavored hummus. Or choose from different salts for the fries. Order "The Real Deal," a falafel sandwich, fries, and a drink, for $6. |
Mash Tun Brew Pub
2204 NE Alberta St.
Suite 101
Portland, Ore.
503-548-4491
themashtunbrewpub.com |
Try a vegan burger or order of tempeh buffalo wings at this Alberta microbrewery — then hang out and play a free game of pool or darts. |
Mississippi Pizza Pub
3552 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-288-3231
mississippipizza.com |
Offers vegan cheese pizza, including the "Vegan" with pesto, roasted garlic, olives, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and onions. Order off the menu or build your own pie.
Lounge space next door with a bar and live music on most nights. Vegan slices only $1.75 during Happy Hour. |
Native Bowl V
N Missisippi Ave. at N Skidmore St.
Portland , Ore.
503-330-7616
nativebowl.blogspot.com |
All-vegan food cart in Mississippi Marketplace where you can choose from several different rice bowls containing BBQ tofu, veggies, and amazing house-made sauces, such as the wicked-hot dragon sauce or kochujang. |
Proper Eats V
8638 N Lombard Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-445-2007
propereats.org |
Located in the St. John’s neighborhood, Proper Eats is "consciously participating in the food revolution" by working solely with local farmers and distributors to offer affordable vegetarian meals prepared with local, organic produce. Try the delicious tempeh reuben or tacos with tofu-cilantro sour cream — and check their website for upcoming music and community events, too. |
Queen of Sheba
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-287-6302
queenofsheba.biz |
Half the menu is vegetarian and/or vegan at this renowned Ethiopian restaurant. Take a friend and try the House Vegetarian Sampler for Two, which includes tasting portions of ten vegetarian favorites, like spicy lentils and Oregon mushroom stew, all served on tangy injera bread. |
The Ruby Dragon V
4233 N Mississippi Ave. at N Skidmore St.
Mississippi Marketplace
Portland, Ore.
339-222-1685
therubydragonpdx.blogspot.com |
A 100% vegan food cart with organic, local ingredients and affordable pricing with all selections under $8. Enjoy all-day breakfast dishes with choices such as Quinoa Pancakes and You’re Home Fries. Eat light at lunch with Jade Forest Kale Salad and Mamma Miso Soup, then indulge in amazing dinner and dessert options-Ruby Curry topped off with Juicy Lemon Cake will certainly make you happy. |
Sushi Tree V
4237 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland , Ore.
503-705-3585
sushitree.net |
All-vegetarian food cart in the Mississippi Marketplace that makes a variety of creative vegan sushi rolls at affordable prices. |
Vendetta
4306 N Williams Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-288-1085 |
This new North Portland bar features one of Portland’s few shuffleboard tables, free wifi and a good selection of vegan options on its small but tasty (and cheap!) menu. Try the Sloppy Jane, a saucy vegetarian version of a Sloppy Joe, or the spicy cilantro and citrus tofu sandwich with garlic habanero sauce. Yum! On sunny days, check out the garden area, which is even bigger than the amply-sized bar itself and a great gathering place for larger groups. |
Vita Cafe
3024 NE Alberta St.
Portland, Ore.
503-335-8233
vita-cafe.com |
This mostly-vegan favorite serves up hearty diner-style comfort food like "chicken" fried steak, tofu fish and chips, pancakes and vegan biscuits and gravy. Everything’s inexpensive and portions are huge, but try to save room for dessert — their assortment of vegan cakes and cookies is irresistible! |
| Northeast |
Blossoming Lotus V
1713 NE 15th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-228-0048
blpdx.com |
In the historic Irvington District on Portland’s East Side; all organic and vegan restaurant with lots of raw options. Also offers coffee, tea, fresh juices, and vegan soft serve. Try the amazingly popular live pizza made with cashew cheese or the goddess bowl. |
Dove Vivi
2727 NE Glisan St.
Portland, Ore.
503-239-4444
dovevivipizza.com |
Pizzeria that offers salads and vegan deep-dish pizza with cornmeal crust that is available by the slice. Toppings include roasted eggplant, mushrooms, sautéed onions, peppers and tofu ricotta cheese. |
Laurel Thirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan St.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-1504
laurelthirst.com |
This neighborhood pub and music venue offers a few vegan options for lunch and dinner, but the real stand-outs are their breakfast selections: vegan pancakes, french toast, scrambles and breakfast burritos are served from 9am - 2:45pm seven days a week. |
Nicholas Restaurant
3223 NE Broadway
Portland, Ore.
503-445-4700
arabianbreezeportland.com |
At this authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, you’ll find vegan options marked on the menu along with notes where non-vegan items can be made vegan upon request. |
Red Robin
9880 SE Washington St.
Portland, Ore.
503-257-2900
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Tabla
200 NE 28th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-238-3777
tabla-restaurant.com |
Though the menu at this mediterranean bistro may appear sparse at first glance, daily specials always include vegan options. |
Tuk Tuk
4239 NE Fremont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-282-0456
tuktukthairestaurant.com |
This Thai restaurant offers many vegan dishes made with tofu. Most other dishes can be made vegan by substituting tofu. |
| Northwest |
Chen’s Dynasty
4840 NW Bethany Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-439-8898
chensdynasty.com |
No need to limit yourself to the vegetable section of Chen’s large, traditional Chinese menu — any item can be made with your choice of mock meat. |
Misohapi
1123 NW 23rd Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-796-2012 |
Wonderful Vietnamese & Thai food offering fast and friendly service with a nice ambiance. Separate vegetarian section on the menu, and substitutions are not a problem. Bento boxes and lunch specials available (lunch specials come with a fantastic salad). Favorites include vegetarian salad rolls with peanut plum sauce and the dry salted string beans.
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Pepino’s Fresh Mexican Grill
914 NW 23rd Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-226-9600
pepinos.org |
This inexpensive Mexican option offers vegan-friendly burritos, tacos and fajitas, including the Sweet Tequila Tofu Burrito and Tofu Tortilla Soup, Rice and beans are prepared without lard or animal stock. |
Prasad
925 NW Davis St.
Portland, Ore.
503-224-3993
prasadcuisine.squarespace.com |
Located within Yoga Pearl, Prasad offers organic cuisine, mostly gluten-free, and some raw. Try the chipotle tempeh scramble or vanilla cashew cream parfait for breakfast or one of the many rice/quinoa bowls for lunch or dinner. Entrees range from $7-$9. Also serves fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. |
Swagat
2074 NW Lovejoy St.
Portland, Ore.
503-227-4300
swagat.com |
Indian restaurant with vegetarian options, including four vegan dishes as well as a vegan lentil soup. |
Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro V
4888 NW Bethany Blvd.
K6
Portland, Ore.
503-617-1419
sweetlemonveggiebistro.com |
This all vegetarian (mostly vegan) restaurant offers a great selection of wraps, salads, sandwiches and noodle dishes. Menu items are priced from $3.95 to $6.95. |
| Pearl District |
Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan St.
Portland, Ore.
503-228-9535
andinarestaurant.com |
This gourmet Peruvian restaurant features a separate vegetarian menu. Dine tapas-style or order full entrees, priced from $16 - 25. Try their signature mushroom cebiche! |
Oba!
555 NW 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-228-6161
obarestaurant.com |
Dine on tapas or larger entrees at this upscale Nuevo Latino restaurant in the heart of the Pearl District. Their "Healthy Alternatives" menu features several vegetarian and vegan options. |
The Whole Bowl V
1100 NW Glisan St.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! This location offers free wi-fi. |
| Southeast |
Bay Leaf V
4768 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-7058
bayleafvegetarian.com |
This cute Thai spot is all-vegetarian and mostly vegan — just ask them to hold the egg on a few dishes. Vegan cakes and cheesecakes are available for dessert, too, courtesy of SweetPea Baking Company. |
Black Sheep Bakery
833 SE Main St.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-1419
blacksheepbakery.com |
Black Sheep now has a retail location, located on Main St. just a block north of Hawthorne. In addition to all the sweets you’ve come to love, the storefront offers coffee and bagel sandwiches of the a.m. and p.m. varieties. There’s even a bike-thru window for environmentally-conscious commuters.
Their delicious muffins, cookies, and brownies are still available at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and coffee shops all over town—check out their website for a complete listing or to buy their vegan baking mixes, too! |
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont
Portland, Ore.
503-595-0575
thebluemonk.com |
The Blue Monk serves several vegetarian and vegan options, including outstanding vegan lasagna, until 1 a.m. 7 nights a week. After your meal, head downstairs and enjoy live jazz in the cool, loungey atmosphere. |
Chaos Café and Parlor V
2620 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-546-8112
myspace.com/chaoscafe |
Decorated with an eclectic mix of colorful, funky, thrift store treasures, artwork, and furniture this all-vegetarian restaurant specializes in delicious, energizing, whole foods meals. In addition to serving breakfast all day and nightly dinner specials, Chaos Café offers fresh fruit juices and smoothies, veggie burgers, wraps, and salads served with your choice of tempeh or baked tofu. |
Cup & Saucer Cafe
3566 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-236-6001
cupandsaucercafe.com |
This popular breakfast and lunch place offers plenty of vegan options, including a variety of tofu scrambles and hearty cornmeal pancakes. |
Dots Cafe
2521 SE Clinton St.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-0203 |
Stop in for lunch or stave off late-night hunger at this kitschy neighborhood institution. The red velvet wallpaper and smoky atmosphere are more bar than restaurant, but the good-sized menu includes vegan sandwiches, burritos and a giant greek salad with tofu feta. |
The Farm Cafe
10 SE 7th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-736-3276
thefarmcafe.com |
The Farm Cafe’s menu is as small as their cozy space and changes daily, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. At least one entree is vegan each night, with selections like Herb-crusted Tofu and the housemade vegetarian Farmhouse Burger. |
Fat Straw
4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-233-3369
fatstrawpdx.com |
This cute bubble tea stand offers 50 different varieties of tea made with coconut milk. Light food options include bagel sandwiches with mock turkey, mock ham or tofu pate, and all vegan orders are prepared with separate knives and utensils. |
Garden Café
10123 SE Market St.
Portland, Ore.
503-251-6125
adventisthealthnw.com |
This full service cafeteria generally offers at least six vegan options daily, including items like vegan burgers, vegan riblet sandwiches, spaghetti Florentine, and vegetable stir-fry. Located inside the Portland Adventist Medical Center. |
Hungry Tiger Too
207 SE 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-238-4321
profile.myspace.com
/hungrytigertoo |
A diner with many vegetarian and vegan options. Vegan dishes include polenta fries, nachos, and mac ’n cheese. |
Iron Horse
6034 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-1826
portlandironhorse.com |
Tex-Mex in a boisterous, family-friendly atmosphere. Ask for their separate vegan menu for lots of animal-friendly versions of old favorites, including mushroom tamales, vegetable chimichangas and potato tacos. Visit their website to view their vegetarian/vegan menu. |
It’s a Beautiful Pizza
3342 SE Belmont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-233-5444
beautifulpizza.com |
With Grateful Dead-inspired murals, pizzas like the Jimi Hendrix and Joni Mitchell, and live music several nights a week, It’s a Beautiful Pizza is a Belmont institution. Vegan soy cheese and tofu can be substituted on any pizza—try the vegan pesto, too! |
Jam on Hawthorne
2239 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-234-4790 |
A cute, sunny breakfast and lunch spot featuring vegan pancakes, tofu scrambles and a delicious breakfast wrap with tofu, garden sausage and veggies folded into a giant spinach tortilla. |
Jarra’s Ethiopian & Langano Lounge
1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-230-8990
myspace.com/langanolounge |
Jarra’s serves traditional, vegan-friendly Ethiopian favorites, with lots of vegetarian combos available. Late night craving? Stop into downstairs Langano Lounge, which serves cocktails and a small selection of menu favorites like spicy lentils. All entrees come with an assorment of sides — just ask them to hold the eyeb (cottage cheese) when you order. |
Junior’s Café
1742 SE 12th
Portland, Ore.
503-467-4971 |
A cute, cozy café with sparkly gold booths and vintage mirrors on the walls, Junior’s Café serves vegan pancakes, vegan sausages, and some pretty good tofu scramble.
Be sure to check out the monthly First Friday Suppers—multi-course, all-vegan, family-style fancy dinners featuring local ingredients and second helpings! It’ll set you back $25, but all the cool kids are doing it. (Tickets for the First Friday Supper should be purchased in advance at Junior’s or by calling 503-984-0810.) |
Laughing Planet Cafe
3320 SE Belmont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-6472
laughingplanetcafe.com |
Lots of vegan-friendly options, including an extensive selection of creative burritos and wraps, vegan soups and an assortment of baked goods. Vegan cheese and sour cream are available, too! |
Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison St.
Portland, Ore.
503-234-1324
montageportland.com |
Cajun-inspired veg-friendly restaurant. Favorites include the Spicy Mac, Red Beans and Rice, or traditional Gumbo all of which already are, or can easily be made vegan. Dishes can be made milder or spicier depending on your taste. Open late-night. |
My Thai Bistro
3500 SE Hawthorne. Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-230-9288 |
This Thai restaurant offers many vegetarian and vegan options and you can choose to add vegetables or tofu and vegetables to other dishes. With curry, stir-fry, and noodle dishes, you are sure to find something you enjoy. Closed on Wednesdays. |
Nicholas Restaurant
318 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, Ore.
nicholasrestaurant.com |
Dine in or carry out at this popular Middle Eastern restaurant — the many vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu and the vegan mezza will satisfy even the heartiest appetite! |
Nick’s Famous Coney Island
3746 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-3008
nicksfamousconeys.com |
A bar and burger joint serving vegan hotdogs (with vegan Coney sauce), garden burgers, and sandwiches. Open 11am - late everyday! |
Oasis Café
3701 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-231-0901
oasispizza.com |
Known for their homemade pizza (crust and sauce is made from scratch), Oasis Café’s menu includes a vegan pizza called The Elf – topped with spinach, roasted garlic, and tomatoes. Or you can build your own combo by selecting from 21 vegan toppings including walnuts and pineapple! They also serve salads and a veggie sandwich as well as many vegan desserts. |
Papa G’s V
2314 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-0244
pappags.com |
Papa G’s is a vegan, organic deli. Menu includes a variety of dishes such as Mac ’n’ Cheeze, Tamale Pie, Lasagna, and East Indian Subji. Catering services and wholesale prices are also available. |
Paradox Palace Cafe
3439 SE Belmont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-7508
paradoxorganiccafe.com |
Nearly everything on the menu is available vegan at this funky diner. Belly up to the bar or grab a booth and feast on vegan biscuits and gravy, Mexican tofu scramble, tempeh reubens—even vegan corndogs! |
Pepino’s Fresh Mexican Grill
3832 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
pepinos.org |
This inexpensive Mexican option offers vegan-friendly burritos, tacos and fajitas, including the Sweet Tequila Tofu Burrito and Tofu Tortilla Soup. Rice and beans are prepared without lard or animal stock. |
Portobello V
1123 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-754-5993
portobellopdx.com |
All-vegan Italian inspired restaurant. Dishes include Portobello Ravioli, Potato Gnocchi, Saltimboca, and Lasagna alla Bolognese.
For the month of May, Portobello is closed so that they can move to their new location on SE Division St. |
Potato Champion
Corner of SE12th and Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
potatochampion.com |
French fry cart with many vegan dressing options, such as Rosemary Truffle Ketchup and Dijon mustard. Potato Champion also offers vegan Poutine! Open Wednesday through Saturday 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. |
Red & Black Café V
400 SE 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-231-3899
redandblackcafe.com |
This worker-owned café is a local favorite, hosting regular live music events and serving up a variety of simple, organic sandwiches and snacks on their all-vegan menu. They are now open in their new location, a block north of Portland’s vegan mini-mall! |
Sip V
3029 SE 21st Ave.
Portland, Ore.
sipjuicecart.com |
This organic juice, smoothie, and milkshake trailer sits in the courtyard of the People’s Food Co-op. Sip uses vegan ice cream in their milkshakes! Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. |
Spud Locker
2nd St. and SE Stark St.
Portland, Ore.
spudlocker.com |
The idea for Spud Locker was born when three friends realized their shared love for potatoes. Boasting a very vegan-friendly menu, this food card serves themed dishes such as the "Battleship," a potato with chili, cheese, salsa, and sour cream (vegan cheese and vegan sour cream available)! Stop by for lunch! Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Tao of Tea
3430 SE Belmont St.
Portland, Ore.
503-736-0119
taooftea.com |
Vegan-friendly, organic, Indian, Thai, international, fine teas. |
Taqueria Los Gorditos
1212 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore. |
Restaurant version of the popular Los Gorditos food cart with a separate vegan and vegetarian menu. They serve tacos, nachos, and burritos with soyrizo, grilled tofu, vegan cheese and/or vegan sour cream. Los Gorditos’ rice and beans (lard-free!) are a local favorite. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Taqueria Los Gorditos II
SE 8th Ave. & Ankeny St.
Portland , Ore. |
Taco Truck. Tasty all-vegan menu includes chorizo option. Open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (hours subject to change). |
Thanh Thao
4005 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-238-6232 |
Thahn Thao’s large dining room draws a crowd with its huge portions and reasonable prices. The extensive menu features a large vegetarian section full of traditional Thai favorites made with vegetables, tofu or mock meat.
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Van Hahn V
8446 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-788-0825 |
The all-vegetarian menu at this volunteer-run Buddhist restaurant features Vietnamese and Thai favorites, with lots of healthful vegan options. |
Vege Thai V
3272 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-234-2171
vegethai.com |
This small, all-vegetarian thai restaurant offers an assortment of mock meats and seafoods on their extensive menu. Wash it all down with a soymilk thai iced tea! |
Whiffies Pie Cart
On the corner of SE 12th and Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-946-6544
whiffies.com |
Whiffies serves up sweet and savory fried pies you can hold in your hand. Just imagine: a crispy, flaky crust, filled with delicious fruits or vegetables and then fried to perfection. All fruit pies are vegan. |
The Whole Bowl V
4409 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! |
Wild Abandon
2411 SE Belmont
Portland, Ore.
503-232-4458
wildabandonrestaurant.com |
Local, seasonal ingredients are the emphasis at this cozy restaurant. For dinner, their creative Northwest menu always includes several vegan options, or stop in for Sunday brunch and dine from the "Hurray for Vegans" section of the menu. |
Ya Hala Restaurant
8005 SE Start St.
Portland, Ore.
503-256-4484
yahalarestaurant.com |
Delicious traditional Lebanese food with lots of vegan options. Please note that the baklava is not vegan. |
Zach’s Shack
4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-233-4616
zachsshack.net |
Hole-in-the-wall hot dog place with veggie dogs and dozens of toppings to choose from. Open until 3 a.m. 7 days a week. |
| Southwest |
Red Robin
4105 SW 117th St.
Beaverton, Ore.
503-641-3784
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Barbur World Foods
9845 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-244-0670
barburworldfoods.com |
Grocery store specializing in international and imported foods. The deli offers about a dozen vegan options including veggie kibeh, falafel, and baba ghanoush. Please note that the baklava is not vegan. |
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 35th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-452-0196
downtoearthcafe.com |
Down to Earth is just that — a friendly breakfast and lunch spot offering falafels, teriyaki tofu sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos and a tasty tofu scramble, as well as vegan desserts. The menu is mostly organic, too! |
Homegrown Smoker
SW 4th St. and College St.
Portland, Ore.
homegrownsmoker.wordpress.com
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All-vegan food cart located featuring soul and comfort food with items such as biscuits and gravy, MacNoCheese, and chicken fried steak. Dishes range from $5-$8, and you can try 4 different sides for $5! Open M-F, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Honkin’ Huge Burritos
SW Park Ave.
Portland State University Campus
Portland, Ore.
honkinhuge.com |
Food cart on the Portland State University campus where $4.50 can get you a huge, vegetarian burrito filled with rice, beans, guacamole, and other toppings of your choosing. Delicious fresh squeezed lemonade available June-August. Also located in the Pioneer Courthouse Square. |
Red Robin
10100 SW Washington Square Rd.
Portland, Ore.
503-624-3955
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Sonny Bowl V
430 SW 3rd Ave.
Portland, Ore. |
All-vegan food cart that offers three lunch bowls to choose from with a bbq sauce, lemon cilantro sauce, and a pineapple-curry sauce. Add soy curls to any meal. |
| Suburbs and Beyond |
Red Robin
12530 SE 93rd St.
Clackamas, Ore.
503-659-1048
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Cobra Dogs
89018 East Little Trail
Government Camp, Ore.
503-333-7623
cobradogs.blogspot.com |
A food cart located on Mt. Hood serving veggie dogs with a wide selection of toppings! |
Red Robin
789 NW Division St.
Gresham, Ore.
503-665-3423
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Red Robin
2660 NW 188th Ave.
Hillsboro, Ore.
503-690-9061
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Milky Way Tea & Pastry V
9895 S.E. Sunnyside Rd.
Portland, Ore.
503-652-7875 |
This all-vegetarian deli and coffee shop offers a variety of mock-meat bagel sandwiches, bubble tea and an assortment of baked goods. |
Red Robin
21170 SW Adams Ave.
Sherwood, Ore.
503-625-9500
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
Red Robin
8403 Main St.
Wilsonville, Ore.
503-682-0175
redrobin.com |
Make almost any of the burgers vegan by substituting a vegan patty and requesting no cheese or mayo. Customize your burger with toppings such as avocado, balsamic marinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fajita vegetables, grilled pineapple, and more! Some locations also have a vegan veggie rice bowl. |
If you have any additions or corrections to this list, please contact us at info@VegPortland.com.
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